Interstate and New Zealand electrical work licence holders
If you hold a current interstate or New Zealand electrical work licence you can apply for a Queensland licence in accordance with the mutual recognition principles under the Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 1992 or the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 2003.
Please be advised the ESO Electrical Licensing Portal is now live. There may be delays in processing times for licence applications. Thank you for your patience.
To access the ESO Electrical Licensing Portal you will need to verify your identity using aDigital ID. The use of a Digital ID is voluntary please contact us on 1300 632 993 to make an alternative arrangement.
You will be required to make an application, which an application fee will also apply.
You will need to provide the following information:
- your current contact details
- your current interstate or New Zealand licence details
- details of any conditions or restrictions imposed on your licence
- details of any disciplinary actions taken against your licence.
You are not required to provide evidence of current resuscitation (CPR) or pole-top/transmission tower rescue for the purpose of this application. However, s28 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 requires all persons performing or helping to perform electrical work in Queensland to be competent in rescue and resuscitation training.
You must submit a full and complete application. Incomplete or incorrect applications may result in delays in obtaining your licence or may be considered withdrawn. Some of your application fee may be retained to offset administrative costs.
Please contact Electrical Licensing on 1300 632 993 regarding application forms.
Apply for a Queensland electrical work licence